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This local council is a progressive, award-winning local government organisation in Melbourne. Known for its commitment to innovation, inclusion, and community well being, this council is dedicated to delivering high-quality services and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

With a strong focus on equity, sustainability, and safety, this is a council that is proud to serve a diverse and vibrant community. Hays is proud to partner with this council in the recruitment of a Risk and Compliance Manager to lead and enhance the Council's risk, audit, insurance, and business continuity functions.

Your new role
Reporting to the Manager - People and Culture, you will lead a small team and provide expert advice to the Executive Management Team, Audit and Risk Committee, and key stakeholders across Council. You will play a pivotal role in shaping the Council's risk culture and ensuring robust governance and compliance practices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leadership: Manage and develop the Risk and Assurance team, fostering a high-performance and inclusive culture.
• Risk Management: Oversee enterprise risk frameworks, advise risk owners, and ensure effective control monitoring and reporting.
• Audit & Assurance: Coordinate the internal audit program and manage the Audit Action Register.
• Insurance: Lead insurance renewals, claims management, and liaise with insurers and legal representatives.
• Business Continuity: Oversee Council's business continuity planning and response strategies.
• Reporting & Analysis: Deliver high-quality reports and insights to the Executive and Audit Committee.
• Policy & Compliance: Ensure policies are contemporary, compliant, and aligned with Council's strategic objectives.

What you'll need to succeed

You will bring a degree in risk management or a related discipline, along with significant experience in risk, audit, or insurance within a complex organisation. Your success will be supported by:

• Proven ability to lead and develop a team.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and negotiation skills.
• Experience managing internal audit programs and insurance portfolios.
• Excellent analytical, reporting, and communication skills.
• A strategic mindset with the ability to influence and drive change.
• Experience working with or advising Audit and Risk Committees

What you'll get in return

This is a rare opportunity to join a values-driven organisation and contribute to the safety, resilience, and sustainability of a thriving community.

What's on offer:

• A collaborative and inclusive workplace culture.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
• Competitive salary and benefits, including access to professional development.
• The chance to make a real difference in local government.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or contact Parminder Kaur on (03) 9604 9635 or [email protected].

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Alternatively, if you know someone who might be interested, please pass on this advertisement or my contact details.